DLTK's Crafts for KidsCanada Maple Leaf Tree Craft

There are a variety of versions to the craft to add complexity for older children.

The craft is simple enough for young kids to contribute but still fun for even mom to make. I like doing the tissue paper version but it's tough
for preschoolers to make -- the templates are more appropriate for them.

There are a number of variations on this craft depending on which templates you print:

Template Version
(younger children): print the trunk template and the maple leaves template and paste the leaves on the tree. If you want a very well
covered tree, print two copies of the maple leaves template. Draw a picture to fill in the bottom of the template like Kaitlyn did!

Tissue Paper Version (older children): cut 1.5 inch squares of tissue paper, wrap around the eraser end of a pencil and glue to the trunk template.

Rather than using the Trunk template, you can decorate a "homemade" trunk (to make the trunk, trace your child's arm from the elbow up,
including the fingers)

Materials:

printer,

paper,

scissors,

glue,

something to color with.

You will also need finger paint if you choose the first option.

Instructions:

Print out the template of choice.

Color craft pieces if you printed the black and white version of the template. (For a change of pace, try using different mediums than you typically do, such as paints or pastels).

Cut out the pieces. This step may require adult assistance. Don't worry too much about getting the tree branches cut out perfectly.

Glue the maple leaves all over the tree to decorate.

You can glue the entire tree to a decorated background (blue construction paper, with green tissue paper for grass and white cotton balls
for clouds works very nicely!)

Templates:

Close the template window after printing to return to this screen.

Set page margins to zero if you have trouble fitting the template on one page (FILE, PAGE SETUP or FILE, PRINTER SETUP in most browsers).